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Chance The Rapper Pulls The ‘Stars Out’ On His Celebratory New ‘Star Line’ Single

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Chance The Rapper’s comeback trail continues with “Stars Out,” the latest single from Star Line, the follow-up to the Chicago rapper’s debut album, The Big Day. While previous singles “Buried Alive” and “Together” were heady, introspective songs about Chance’s efforts to rebuild his confidence and take care of his family after his first album underperformed, “Stars Out” is more celebratory, with Chance in more of a party mode, pulling out his Rolls-Royce Phantom to flex for a night on the town. However, Chano’s serpentine lyricism is still on full display, with rapid-fire punchlines peppering a jazzy instrumental.

Although it’s getting a little late in the year for Chance to hit his intended release window of spring 2024, Chance has probably earned himself a little grace with his confident singles. He also deserves a little after experiencing some upheaval in his personal life; in April, it was revealed he and his wife Kirsten Corley had agreed to a divorce after a trial separation — a decision that definitely prompted some soul-searching for the noted wife guy. Now that he’s recalibrated his identity to account for the loss, though, he’s got the release of Star Line to look forward to — and so do we, the fans.

Listen to Chance The Rapper’s “Stars Out” above.

Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free Appear To Be On Good Terms At “The Pop Out”

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Earlier this week, Kendrick Lamar hosted his eagerly anticipated “Pop Out” event in LA, joined by several of his celebrity friends. YG, Tyler, The Creator, Jay Rock, and many more made appearances. Dr. Dre even joined Kendrick onstage and kicked off “Not Like Us,” one of the defining tracks of the hitmaker’s viral feud with Drake.

On top of the various peers who performed, many were also spotted in the crowd, cheering Kendrick on throughout the historic show. Of course, Dave Free was also in attendance, proving that he’s still on solid terms with Kendrick. For those who don’t recall, Drake accused Free of fathering a child with Kendrick’s fiancee Whitney Alford on “Family Matters.”

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Dave Free Joins Kendrick Lamar At LA Show

Clearly, those allegations don’t appear to be true, as both Free and Alford were seen at the show. In fact, Alford even brought along her two children with Kendrick. He was later seen making his exit alongside Free. This seemingly goes to show that Drizzy’s wild claims didn’t get in the way of their bond. The clip arrives shortly after fans noticed that Kendrick put Free at the very top of the credits after his “Pop Out,” which many thought was a direct jab at Drake.

Either way, Drake’s supporters are continuing to make jokes about the claims he made about Free and Alford. One of Drizzy’s biggest fans, DJ Akademiks, even Tweeted that neither of them showed up for the show as it was unfolding. He later deleted the post, though other users had already captured his false claims in a screenshot. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar getting spotted walking alongside Dave Free at “The Pop Out” in LA? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Unveils “Megan” Tracklist Featuring GloRilla, Victoria Monet & More

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Megan Thee Stallion is currently gearing up to drop her third studio album, Megan. The project is slated for release on June 28, which is only days away. As the Hotties prepare to hear what the hitmaker has in store for them, she’s taken to social media to share yet another exciting detail, the tracklist.

The tracklist reveals some exciting features too, from the likes of Kyle Ricch, Victoria Monét, UGK, and Yuki Chiba. Her “Hot Girl Summer” tour pal GloRilla will even be making an appearance. Of course, the unveiling has fans even more excited than they already were, as they share their hopes for the project on social media.

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Megan Thee Stallion Shares Exciting New Details Of Upcoming Album

“ITS OFFICIALLY 1 WEEK UNTIL THEE ALBUM ‘MEGAN’ IS OUT,” she captioned her post. “Which song you claiming hotties ?” As expected, the tracklist also features various references to snakes. It includes song titles like “Mamushi,” which means snake in Japanese, “Rattle,” and more. Fans are certainly more eager than ever to get their hands on Meg’s upcoming LP, which so far, sounds like it’ll be a hit. She previewed one of her unreleased tracks earlier this month with a twerk-filled tour bus video, and while the song doesn’t have a name yet, they can’t wait for the full version.

Meg’s latest announcement also follows the unveiling of the project’s cover art, which sparked a bit of controversy and confusion. The original album cover shows Meg hanging halfway out of a Chrysalis and didn’t sit right with many. She later unveiled an alternate version, in which she was seen climbing out of an egg. This version was much closer to the cover that popped up on streaming services last week, which appears to be the official pick. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion unveiling the tracklist of her upcoming album, Megan? Are you looking forward to hearing it when it drops next week? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent’s Twitter Hacker Makes $720K In Minutes With Crypto Scam

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Earlier today, 50 Cent’s Twitter/X account published various Tweets about a new meme coin called “$GUNIT.” According to him, however, he had been hacked. He took to Instagram shortly after to clear things up, revealing that whoever was behind the hack made $720K in only half an hour. “My Twitter was hacked I have no association with this Crypto. Twitter worked quickly to lock my account back down. Who ever did made $720,000 in 30 minutes,” he wrote. The mogul also shared screenshots of various Tweets from fans who had previously suspected he was hacked.

Fif’s comments section is now flooded with fans expressing shock over the apparent rug pull, or claiming that they were suspicious of the hacker’s Tweets the second they saw them. “People fell for it and lost money smh,” one Instagram user says. “720 bands in a half hour is cr*zyy,” someone else writes.

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50 Cent Clears Things Up

Others are urging fellow users to be cautious of scams like this in the future and to always do research before investing in Crypto. After all, this is far from the first time something like this has happened. Last month, for example, Rich The Kid’s Twitter account was also hacked. Similarly, the hacker promoted a cryptocurrency scheme and ended up scamming fans out of a lot of money.

In response to the hack, Rich The Kid ended up announcing that he’d be launching a token that would surely “go to the moon.” It’s unclear whether or not Fif plans to do the same, though for now, it appears he’s just focused on getting his Twitter account back. What do you think of 50 Cent’s Twitter account getting hacked today? What about the hacker making $720K in minutes by launching a meme coin? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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ASAP Rocky Apparently Gave His Long-Awaited Album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ An Official Release Date Following His Paris Fashion Show

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Way back in December 2022, ASAP Rocky announced the title of his long-awaited fourth studio album: Don’t Be Dumb. However, as recently as last July, there was still no official sign of the album’s release despite the then-recent releases of singles like “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)”,” “DMB,” and “Same Problems.”

But Rocky’s longsuffering fans have finally been given a release date, which the rapper apparently announced at the conclusion of his Paris Fashion Week show for AWGE “American Sabotage,” where he previewed music from the album. Don’t Be Dumb is now due on August 30, with a pre-save link going live right after the show. Rocky also shared the link to the American Sabotage collection, which features box sets of the album with merch like T-shirts, hats, and hoodies alongside CDs of the album.

Although it has been over six years since the release of Rocky’s last album Testing, the Harlemite has plenty of good reasons for the delays. In April 2022, he was arrested on suspicion of a 2021 assault in which he allegedly shot a former member of his ASAP Mob crew. Meanwhile, in more positive news for the fashionable rapper, he and girlfriend Rihanna had two children together, Riot and RZA. Even though he’s still awaiting trial, it looks like Rocky has more to look forward to than not, and now, so do his fans.

Don’t Be Dumb is due on 8/30 via ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, RCA. You can find more info here.

Rema And Shalipoppi Salute Their Shared Hometown In The Opulent ‘Benin Boys’ Video

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Nigerian stars Rema and Shalipoppi put on for their hometown with an opulent video for their new single “Benin Boys.” Shot at various local landmarks — including Rema’s old school — the video puts Benin (and the boys’ love it) on display, with scenes shot at a local club, closeups of historical artifacts, and shots of the Benin sky as bats, a local fixture, fly overhead. The two stars flash money, drink expensive shots, and board a private jet, making the most of their recent successes.

Rema, who concluded 2023 with the Ice Spice collaboration “Pretty Girl,” has an even bigger 2024 in the offing, with headlining performances planned for Afro Nation’s festivals in Detroit and Portugal coming up. Although Rema has not announced a new album yet, the release of “Benin Boys” suggests that a new one could be on the way imminently.

The time is certainly right for a follow-up to Rema’s 2022 debut album, Rave & Roses, which featured the breakout hit “Calm Down” and “FYN.” It reached No. 2 on the US Billboard World Albums chart, and hit No. 81 on the Billboard 200. Shallipopi, meanwhile, just released his third album, Shakespopi, in April, supported by singles “ASAP,” “Cast,” and “Wet On Me.”

Watch Rema’s “Benin Boys” video with Shalipoppi below.

What Do You Get With Spotify’s New ‘Basic’ Plan?

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The price of everything seems to be going up, and it seems that way because it’s true. Now, though, Spotify has introduced a new “Basic” plan that is now its most affordable premium offering.

What Do You Get With Spotify’s New ‘Basic’ Plan?

The announcement post from Spotify says, “Enjoy the music streaming benefits of your Premium plan without the monthly audiobook listening time. Starting at $10.99/month for eligible users.” As for what the Premium plan offers, the post relays, “Enjoy offline and ad-free music listening anytime, anywhere with unlimited skips. Your plan gives you 15 hours of audiobook listening time per month from our subscriber catalog of over 250,000 titles. $11.99/month.” So, as stated, Basic offers all that except for the audiobook element.

As TechCrunch notes, this new plan comes just weeks after Spotify upped the price of the Premium plan from $10.99 to 11.99. With the introduction of the Basic tier, Spotify for $10.99 a month is back on the table after a brief absence.

As for when the Basic plan will be available, it actually is right now, as it’s currently an option on the Spotify Premium page.

The available Spotify tiers seem likely to undergo continued change beyond this. Last year, there were reports that a more expensive premium subscription is in the works.

ASAP Rocky Reveals “Don’t Be Dumb” Release Date And Previews New Song: Listen

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ASAP Rocky has been teasing a new album called Don’t Be Dumb for quite some time. Unfortunately, fans have had no idea when it would drop. Overall, it has been over six years since Rocky gave us Testing. It was a polarizing project, and there is no telling if Rocky will go down a similar road of experimentation. Having said that, we did report earlier today that Rocky is in the midst of mixing and mastering his new project, which is huge news.

However, today, Rocky was having his American Sabotage runway show at Paris Fashion Week. A lot of fans figured that Rocky would be previewing some new music there. Well, that is exactly what he did. That said, the biggest news when Rocky revealed to the audience that the album is going to be dropping on August 30th. Sure, that might be over two months from now, but that gives fans a date they can finally circle on all of their calendars.

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ASAP Rocky Is Ready To Drop

Hopefully, we get some more updates on this new album, soon. There are lots of potential collaborators that fans would like to see. The most obvious of those would be Rihanna. Leading up to the album, we’re sure we will at least get a couple of singles. No matter what, fans are just happy to know that Rocky hasn’t retired. Instead, he has announced one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

Let us know what you think of this latest song preview, in the comments section down below. Did you enjoy the fashion show from ASAP Rocky? As it pertains to Don’t Be Dumb, which artists would you like to hear on the new album? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Cardi B Hints At Major Album Update With Title Teaser

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Fans have been demanding Cardi B’s sophomore album for several years. Now, it appears to finally be on the horizon. While she continues to tease the project’s release online, she’s yet to announce an official release date. Previously, it was expected to arrive sometime this year, though she later walked back this claim. Instead, she said that she’s decided to spend her summer relaxing, though it seems like her label disagrees.

“We can’t wait put it out, even if we have to sneak into her studio and take it!” Atlantic Records wrote last month. Clearly, the timeline is still a bit murky. Regardless, Cardi still seems excited about the project and appears to be hard at work on it. Earlier this week, she took to her Instagram Story to tease its title, asking fans to guess what they think it could be.

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Cardi B Could Announce Album Title Soon

“What y’all think my album name is?” she asked followers, hiding what appears to be the title with her hand. Of course, fans are out in full force with their best guesses. At the time of writing, it’s uncertain when she plans to finally announce it. The Bardigang certainly hopes it’s sooner rather than later, however. Luckily, they have plenty to listen to in the meantime, as Cardi is still hot off the release of various bangers. Just this week, for example, Peso Pluma unleashed their collaborative track “PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE” from his new album, ÉXODO.

She also teased a new “very very mean” and “messy” song a few weeks back, which many speculate could be a response to BIA, though this is still unconfirmed. What do you think Cardi B’s upcoming sophomore album will be called? Are you looking forward to finally hearing it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West & Donna Summer’s Estate Finalize Settlement Over Allegedly Unauthorized Sample

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Back in February, Kanye West was sued by the late Donna Summer’s estate for allegedly sampling her single “I Feel Love” on Vultures 1 without permission. The suit came after the estate called Ye out earlier that month. They alleged that while he did ask for permission to sample the song, it was denied. They accused him of doing it anyway, prompting the legal battle.

“Summer’s estate … wanted no association with West’s controversial history and specifically rejected West’s proposed use,” her attorneys explained. “In the face of this rejection, defendants arrogantly and unilaterally decided they would simply steal ‘I Feel Love’ and use it without permission.” Last month, it was revealed that they were in the process of finalizing a settlement. Now, it appears that the case has been resolved.

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Kanye West & Donna Summer’s Estate Finalize Settlement Over Allegedly Unauthorized Sample
Kanye West attends Sean Combs 50th Birthday Bash presented by Ciroc Vodka on December 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Sean Combs)

According to court documents obtained by Billboard, both parties have “entered into a settlement agreement that is a full and final settlement of all of the claims in the action.” Neither of them has revealed further details of the settlement at the time of writing. It remains unclear whether or not this means Ye’s track “Good (Don’t Die)” will be available to purchase or stream again anytime soon.

Hopefully, Ye learned his lesson and will be sure to secure the permission necessary to sample other artists in the future. After all, according to Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures 2 is “almost done and could be released any day now.” What do you think of Kanye West and Donna Summer’s estate finalizing their settlement? What about him allegedly sampling the late artist’s song without permission? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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